
As a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory, I’m really intrigued by this Stuart Fails to Save the Universe spin-off, but also a little worried. It feels like a big gamble for the creators, Lorre and Prady, because it’s doing a lot differently than the original show. For one thing, it won’t be on regular TV like CBS – it’s going straight to HBO Max. And it’s leaning into a more outlandish, less realistic vibe, which is a shift for the series. So far, it doesn’t sound like any of the original Pasadena crew – Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, or even Raj – will be showing up, though the show has made some connections to their stories. Apparently, they might appear as caricatures, but don’t expect any real cameos. It looks like they’ve found a new character to fill Howard’s role, but it’s probably not the way fans were hoping for.